The Houston Astros plans for the proposed renovation of the center field area of Minute Maid Park, including taking out Tal's Hill, following the 2015 season before the start of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, June 4, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

The Houston Astros plans for the proposed renovation of the center field area of Minute Maid Park, including taking out Tal's Hill, following the 2015 season before the start of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park ... more

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The Houston Astros plans for the proposed renovation of the center field area of Minute Maid Park, including taking out Tal's Hill, following the 2015 season before the start of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, June 4, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

The Houston Astros plans for the proposed renovation of the center field area of Minute Maid Park, including taking out Tal's Hill, following the 2015 season before the start of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park ... more

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The Houston Astros plans for the proposed renovation of the center field area of Minute Maid Park, including taking out Tal's Hill, following the 2015 season before the start of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, June 4, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

The Houston Astros plans for the proposed renovation of the center field area of Minute Maid Park, including taking out Tal's Hill, following the 2015 season before the start of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park ... more

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Houston Astros center fielder Brandon Barnes can't make the play as he dives up Tal's Hill for a bases-loaded double off the bat of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Yunel Escobar during the eighth inning at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, July 4, 2013, in Houston. Three runs scored on the play to break open a 2-2 game. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros center fielder Brandon Barnes can't make the play as he dives up Tal's Hill for a bases-loaded double off the bat of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Yunel Escobar during the eighth inning at Minute Maid ... more

Houston Astros center fielder Brandon Barnes charges up Tal's Hill but can't make the play on a two-run double by Seattle Mariners outfielder Michael Saunders to break up a no-hitter during the seventh inning at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, July 20, 2013, in Houston. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros center fielder Brandon Barnes charges up Tal's Hill but can't make the play on a two-run double by Seattle Mariners outfielder Michael Saunders to break up a no-hitter during the seventh inning ... more

Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Anthony Gose chases up Tal's Hill as a triple of the bat of Houston Astros shortstop Jonathan Villar hits the fence during the second inning at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Aug. ... more

Raul Chavez lies on Tal's Hill as he attempts to shag balls in a horizontal position during the Houston Astros' batting practice at Minute Maid Park, Friday, October 8, 2004, at the two teams prepare for game 3 of the National League Divisional Series. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle) HOUCHRON CAPTION (10/09/2004) SECSPTS: TAKING IT EASY: Astros catcher Raul Chavez, who had an eventful day in Game 2 on Thursday, attempts to shag balls on Tal's Hill from a horizontal position during Friday's practice at Minute Maid Park. ASTROS EXTRA less

Raul Chavez lies on Tal's Hill as he attempts to shag balls in a horizontal position during the Houston Astros' batting practice at Minute Maid Park, Friday, October 8, 2004, at the two teams prepare for game ... more

(9/28/03) Jason Lane falls on Tal's Hill reaching for a double hit by Scott Podsednik in the first inning, during the Houston Astros-Milwaukee Brewers game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday afternoon. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle) less

(9/28/03) Jason Lane falls on Tal's Hill reaching for a double hit by Scott Podsednik in the first inning, during the Houston Astros-Milwaukee Brewers game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday afternoon. (Karen ... more

(9/22/03) Marquis Grissom stumbles as he tries to make a play on Tal's Hill in the 4th inning on a triple hit by Richard Hidalgo,which tied the game on his RBI, during the Houston Astros-San Francisco Giants, game one of a three game series, Monday evening at Minute Maid Park. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle) less

(9/22/03) Marquis Grissom stumbles as he tries to make a play on Tal's Hill in the 4th inning on a triple hit by Richard Hidalgo,which tied the game on his RBI, during the Houston Astros-San Francisco Giants, ... more

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